Julie Bissett

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Fund toothbrushing programmes, government told

​UK charity Dental Wellness Trust is calling on the government to make the funding of supervised tooth-brushing programmes an urgent priority across all UK nurseries and primary schools.

Events

Oral Health and Disease in AIDS

​Registration for the 8th World Workshop (WW8) on Oral Health and Disease in AIDS is now open.

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Risk alert on charcoal-based toothpastes

Gimmicky over-the-counter toothpastes may be risking patients' dental health.

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#beproud urges dental professionals to share their ‘good’ achievements

National Smile Month sees the launch of a new campaign aimed at highlighting and supporting the dental profession’s greatest achievements for good.

Events

Talking Mouths – Talking Cancer Care

​A charity fundraising event for all members of the team takes place on 6 November.

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Oral cancer detection by dentists on the rise

​After examining data gathered over an 11-year period in a first-of-its-kind provincial study, University of Toronto clinician-scientist Marco Magalhaes has one vital message: dentists in Ontario are...

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Genetics have little impact on dental health, new study finds

​A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay.

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A leading provider of dental nursing qualifications

​NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses in the UK, delivering awards in both pre-registration and post-registration areas.

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Get you patients into #habitsforlife

Philips are excited to launch the #habits4life campaign in partnership with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies.

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Not drinking water may boost kids' consumption of sugary beverages

​Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water.

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Oral health advice from pharmacies could save NHS millions

​A pilot scheme to improve oral health through pharmacies proved so successful that it is being rolled out across the North East in a bid to save the NHS money.

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Teeth rate high on appearance concerns

​Americans worry more about their teeth than any other part of their appearance, according to new research.

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Nominate a smile

​​When you hear the word ‘hero’ who comes to mind? When you hear the word ‘friend’, is there someone who instantly pops into your head?

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EU workers' qualifications will be recognised after EU exit

​EU or Swiss qualified persons entering the UK after exit may have their qualifications recognised, whether we leave the EU with or without a deal.

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Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer's and other diseases

​Researchers are reporting new findings on how bacteria involved in gum disease can travel throughout the body, exuding toxins connected with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration...